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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.69, 770.25 and 458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.69, 770.25 and 458.73 is: 632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.69 : 770.25 = 458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.69/770.25 = 458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.69x = 770.25 × 458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.69x = 353,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,336.78/558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.44

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